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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.53, 14,444.18 and 3,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.53, 14,444.18 and 3,055.77 is: 4,583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.53 : 14,444.18 = 3,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.53/14,444.18 = 3,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.53x = 14,444.18 × 3,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.53x = 44,138,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138,076.64/9,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.62

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